One thing to understand is that we have picked apart every.single.detail of the IS since it was just a drawing. Some of that is due to the very...
That secondary plate is designed to flex and move. My beta stove wasn't and it broke the hardware holding it in. Really smart solution. That...
If it's brand new I'm not sure how it can get "bad". It doesn't sound like an installation error or anything. I don't think I would be too...
There's a lot of places toward the middle of the country where coal is still easier to get than firewood. I'm not sure which direction it is...
The bottom of mine was bad near the hinge. It might be tricky to do the dollar bill test there but if it is solid and not pliable I would assume...
I'm not sure anyone believes me. WS seemed skeptical too, which is why I keep annoying everyone to figure out who has replaced their gasket...
Sorry, that was in reference to the ash door gasket seal. Yes, getting the wood up to the top helps with secondaries. I try to run it at least...
My expirience is that it didn't go nuclear but messed with the performance of the secondaries. Similer I think to when you open the door and the...
I like Hollywoods method. I finally got on board this year. Get rid of the andiron and Tetris-in 20 inch pieces E/W.
No. It was super easy. I just ripped out the old one, ran a shop towel with degreaser through the channel a few times, put the gasket goop on...
Check that gasket. Mine was bad after 4 cord. Now I have better cat engagement, stronger secondaries, and longer burn times. I suspect hot...
Those of you who have had cats going out prematurely- have you checked the ash pan door gasket? I replaced mine yesterday and it seems a little...
I think it is pretty normal to get a little of that. I have and haven't had any bad build up to go with it.
I think at this point it is a matter of convenience. Yes, a little longer run will help some but the downsides are cost and aesthetics. If you...
That would be one hell of a scrounge. What do you use for long overnight burns? Oak? Nope, 1000 year old sequoia.
I know you aren't supposed to vacuum hot coals but I am surprised those are so easy to set on fire. I've never been THAT careful with mine....
I'm not sure it is from the wood. The air outside the chimney is condensing because it starts so cold and heats up quickly.
It's almost certainly water vapor. When it gets real cold you see that and it is harmless. Check the color when it is light outside if it helps...
This is my theory too.
I'm not so sure I've had that expirience. Those secondaries sit right under the cat and I suspect that might be the best way to heat it up. Then...
